Thomas Szasz is a psychiatrist who revolutionized thinking about the nature of the psychiatric profession and the moral implications of its practice. He prompted one reviewer to say "we must decide whether Szasz is mad or whether he is right." His books include The Myth of Mental Illness.
Szasz, Thomas

Szasz sees the function of some psychiatrists as social control, determining who is sick and who is "normal," with no objective standards of mental health or illness. He explores psychiatric techniques defined as "treatment" as disquised forms of extra-legal punishment and confinement for those of whom society disapproves. - 1973 Esalen - One Audiotape

Marin, Szasz and Naranjo discuss the pros and cons of the question: Is there a difference between genuine authority and authoritarianism? One point of agreement is that authority is bestowed upon an individual by the respect of other people for his outstanding expertise in one field, while the authoritarian is one who tries to make other people regard him as an authority, whether or not he merits their respect. - 1973 Esalen - One Audiotape